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The more obstinately you try to learn how to shoot the arrow for the sake of hitting the goal, the less you will succeed
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"The more obstinately you try to learn how to shoot the arrow for the sake of hitting the goal, the less you will succeed in the one and the further the other will recede"

- Eugen Herrigel

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Eugen Herrigel. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Germany. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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